Wine Events & Exhibitions in 2006Wine Fairs
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| February 3-4, 2006 Minnesota Grape Growers Association's Cold Climate Conference Rochester, Minnesota. http://www.mngrapes.org/ Febuary 5-10, 2006 6th International Cool Climate Symposium for Viticulture and Oenology Christchurch, New Zealand. http://www.iccs2006.org.nz/ February 11, 2006 Third BK Scandinavian Wine Fair and World's First Scandinavian Wine Competition Paris, France www.bkwine.com/winefair/winefair.htm February 17-19, 2006 Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association's Passport Weekend Monterey County, California. http://www.montereywines.org/ February 20-22, 2006 VINISUD 2006, Seventh International Trade Fair for Mediterranean Wines and Spirits Montpellier, France. http://www.vinisud.com/ Will showcase wines from Languedoc, Roussillon, Provence, the Rhone Valley, the South-West and Corsica, and wines from Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Tunisia, Israel and wines from all of the Mediterranean rim countries. The Languedoc-Roussillon region, which hosts the event, continues to boast the largest number of producers (706 exhibitors in 2004), followed by the Rhone Valley producers of France (296 exhibitors in 2004), Provence (97 exhibitors in 2004), South-Western France (109 exhibitors in 2004), Corsica and producers from other Mediterranean countries, and Spain in particular (75 exhibitors in 2004) and Italy (62 exhibitors in 2004). In total, the 1,500 anticipated exhibitors will fill 8 halls at Montpellier's exhibition facility this year. February 21-23, 2006 IFE Hungary 2006 International Food, Drink & Hospitality Exhibition Budapest, Hungary. http://www.ifeworldwide.com/ February 23-24, 2006 Fresno State Central Coast Viticulture and Enology Conference San Luis Obispo, California. http://cast.csufresno.edu/ve/ February 24-25, 2006 Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association's Southwest Wine Symposium Austin, Texas. http://www.twgga.org/ February 24-26, 2006 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University, Miami Beach, Florida. http://www.sobewineandfoodfest.com/ February 25, 2006 Calaveras Winegrape Alliance growers' reception Murphys, California, USA http://www.alaveraswines.org/ February 27, 2006 Riesling of the World international competition Strasbourg, France. http://www.pointcome.net/ February 23-24, 2006 Central Coast Viticulture and Enology Issues Conference San Luis Obispo, California. California State University, Fresno 's Viticulture and Enology Research Center, and Department of Viticulture and Enology will present the 9th Annual Central Coast Viticulture and Enology Issues Conference: The Economics of Terroir-Image is Everything. The two-day event for growers and winemakers will be held at the Embassy Suites in San Luis Obispo, CA. This program is designed to deliver practical information for the grape and wine industry, and will feature leading experts on the economics of terroir. February 27, 2006 - March 5/2006 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Vancouver, BC-Canada The wine world makes its 28th annual pilgrimage to the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival from February 27 to March 5. The festival will highlight 186 wineries from 15 countries pouring 1,320 wines at 52 events. The International Festival Tasting Room, with 750 wines available, is the center of the action. Another 570 wines are poured at special events, ranging from a Champagne spree to winery dinners to educational seminars to brunches and a black tie auction. There is also a comprehensive trade program. "Wine Regions of France" is this year's theme, and Pinot Noir is the varietal focus. Tickets, $25 to $275. http://www.playhousewinefest.com/ March 1-3, 2006 Michigan Wine Industry Annual Meeting Thompsonville, Michigan. http://www.michiganwines.com/ March 3-4, 2006 Fresno State Winemaster's Weekend Yosemite National Park, California. http://www.fresnostatenews.com/ March 3-4, 2006 Sixth Annual World of Pinot Noir Shell Beach, California. http://www.worldofpinotnoir.com/ March 3-5, 2006 Sonoma County barrel tastings Sonoma County, California. http://www.wineroad.com/ March 4, 2006 The Classic Wines Auction Portland, Oregon http://www.classicwinesauction.com/ March 6-9, 2006 The Symposium for Professional Wine Writers at Meadowood Napa Valley, California. March 6-9, 2006 Alsace/Rhone Wine Expo 2006, For trade and press only. This event will feature 35 producers, negociants and representatives from Alsace and the Rh ? ne Valley. They will be showcasing over 200 wines, paired with cuisin es from around the world. Bell Harbor International Conference Center International Promenade 2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66 Seattle, WA 98121 Time: 12 - 6pm. http://www.sopexausaevents.com/maestro/ms/sopexa/wine/index.jsp March 6-10, 2006 Alimentaria'06 International Food & Beverages Exhibition - Includes Spain of the 100 Cheeses - Barcelona Huge show - although Trade-oriented, consumers are welcome www.alimentaria-bcn.com/en/global/portada.htm March 10-13, 2006 Artozyma trade show Thesaloniki, Greece. artozyma@helexpo.gr March 11, 2006 Grape Expectations A Viticultural and Enological Symposium, Monroe Township. New Jersey reamridge@aesop.rutgers.edu March 14-17, 2006 FOODEX Japan Food and beverage show, Tokyo, Japan. http://www.imexmgt.com/ March 16-19, 2006 Vinolive wine, olive, olive oil and alcoholic beverages fair Izmir, Turkey. http://www.izmirfair.com.tr/ March 17, 2006 14th Annual Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival Paso Robles, California. info@pasowine.com March 18, 2006 8th Annual Junior Achievement Wine Tasting & Auction San Francisco, California. www.ja.org/nested/bayarea/upcoming_events6moreevents.html March 18-19, 2006 Napa Valley Mustard Festival's The Marketplace Signature Event for Connoisseurs at Copia Napa, California. http://www.mustardfestival.org/ March 19-22, 2006 Terroir 2006 "A dialogue between Earth Scientists and Winemakers" UC DAVIS, California. The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, Department of Geology and the Viticulture and Enology Department at UC Davis will explore how aspects of terroir can be studied scientifically in ways that are of use to the wine industry. http://terroir.ucdavis.edu/ March 23, 2006 Smart Energy Management In Agriculture A training program for farmers, ranchers, and viticulturists. Get updates on incentives and financing options, and meet with energy consultants. Space is limited Ecological Farming Association at (831) 763-2111 http://www.eco-farm.org/ March 24-25, 2006 Wine Academy of Spain's First World Meeting On Global Warming and Wines Barcelona, Spain. http://www.thewineacademy.com/web/eng/ March 26-28, 2006 ProWein International Trade Fair for Wine and Sprits Dusseldorf, Germany. http://www.mdna.com/ April 1 st, 2006 Napa Valley Mustard Festival Grande Finale Event: Mumm Napa Photo Finish Rutherford, California. http://www.mustardfestival.org/ April 4-5, 2006 CSU Fresno Department of Viticulture & Enology International Wine Microbiology Symposium Yosemite, California. cynthiaw@csufresno.edu April 8, 2006 Sixth Annual Justin-Siena Wine Auction of Napa & Sonoma Oakville, California. foxb@justin-siena.com April 6-10, 2006 Vinitaly Verona Italy. http://www.vinitaly.com/ April 22, 2006 30th Annual Challenge International du Vin competition Bourg, Bordeaux, France. http://www.challengeduvin.fr/ April 24-25,2006 Expo Comida Latina/Nightclub & Bar Beverage and Food Fiesta Latina Houston, Texas. http://www.expo-comida-latina.com/ April 25, 2006 A ll About Greek Wine 2006 Roadshow: Meet The Winemakers Toronto, Ontario, Canada. http://www.expo-comida-latina.com/ April 25-28, 2006 Food & Hotel Asia/Wine & Spirits Asia 2006 Singapore. http://www.foodnhotelasia.com/ April 26-29, 2006 Tasters Guild International's 19th Annual International Wine Judging Grand Rapids, Michigan. joeb@tastersguild.com May 10-13, 2006 China Wine & Liquid Expo Shanghaï, China China Wine & Liquid Expo is China's only truly international wine, beer & spirits exhibition. China Wine & Liquid Expo attracts a larger trade audience than any other event of its type in the Chinese market. Shanghai International Exhibition Centre, Shanghai, China. Profile for exhibit include Different kinds of Wine, Distillate Spirits, Equipment for Wines & Drinks, Packing Materials, Containers, Preserving and Transporting Equipment, Raw and Auxiliary Materials for Processing and Packing, Other Alcohol Drinks. China Promotion Exhibition Limited Room. 1703, Tung Wai Commercial Building, 109 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China - Tel: +(85)-(2)-25117427 - Fax: +(85)-(2)-25119692 May 23-25, 2006 Vinexpo Asia Pacific Hong-Kong, China Created in 1981, by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the VINEXPO exhibition has established itself over the years as the key event for major international operators in the wine and spirits sector. Vinexpo Bordeaux every odd year. In the space of 13 exhibitions , Vinexpo has displayed tremendous growth. The attendance figures are proof of this : 1981 : 524 exhibitors (including 96 outside France )from 21 countries and 11,000 professional visitors from 50 countries. 2005 : 2,370 exhibitors from 43 countries, 48,958 visitors from 147 countries and 1,200 journalists and writers. What are the keys to VINEXPO's success ? : It is an outstanding showcase for products from all over the world, visited by buyers from every corner of the globe, and is a place for exchange and debate in the heart of the largest and most prestigious companies in the world. http://www.vinexpo.fr/ June 10-12, 2006 Melbourne Australia Consumer Food & Wine Event Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre 2 Clarendon Street - Southbank - Melbourne, Victoria - Australia, 3205 Tel: +61 (0)3 9205 6400 - Fax: +61 (0)3 9205 6401 June 23 - 25, 2006 Sydney, Australia - Australian Consumer Food & Wine Event Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Darling Drive - Darling Harbour - Locked Bag 14 Pyrmont NSW 2009 Australia Tel: +61 2 9282 5000 - Fax: +61 2 9282 504 June 24-25, 2006 7th Annual Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Festival. www.wine-expos.com/dc/ July 7-9, 2006 Zinposium 2006 Napa, California. http://www.zinfandel.org/ July 07 - 09, 2006 China International Wine, Brewery and Beverage Processing Technology & Equipment Trade Fair Guangzhou, China International Convention and Exhibition Center May 6-15, 2006 Wine Culture China Beijing China Wine Culture China is China's only truly international wine, beer & spirits exhibition. Wine Culture China attracts a larger trade audience than any other event of its type in the Chinese market. Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing, China.Wine Culture China is China 's only truly international wine, beer & spirits exhibition. Wine Culture China attracts a larger trade audience than any other event of its type in the Chinese market. Professionals from Supermarkets, Liquor Stores, C-Stores, General Retail, Restaurants, Bars / Clubs, Hotels, Caterers, Importers, Wholesalers, Governments, Media & General Public are the target visitors. Beijing Regalland Convention & Exhibition Co. Limited Room No. 438, Jin Ou Building, An Zhen Li Er Qu, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China - Tel: +(86)-(10)-64416542/64414996 - Fax: +(86)-(10)-64412631 |
